This page was constructed from information previously available in [[Post Installation Tips]] and [[Beginners' Guide Appendix]]. See [[Talk:Post Installation Tips#Duplication of effort (merge?)]] for details.

This page was constructed from information previously available in [[Post Installation Tips]] and [[Beginners' Guide Appendix]]. See [[Talk:Post Installation Tips#Duplication of effort (merge?)]] for details.

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-- [[User:Pointone|pointone]] 20:03, 11 January 2010 (EST)

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== <s> Suggestions </s> ==

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===Short History===

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One of the problems that exist is for the user to know what is current, as was mentioned below. However, it is also a great idea to have a short explanation by way of a textual timeline explanation.

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It appears to me that it would be good to maintain the main articles with up-to-date information by substituting the currently preferred methods and components as they apply within the text.

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But it would also be correct to help answer the question of "What happened?" by simple statements of explanation. I'm sure we've all been faced with this question and understand the significance of the situation. Again, a historical perspective, such as stating that "first came x, but it was replaced by the new and improved y, and now we use z because of whatever and the current version is such and such", and thereby keeping people up to date to what's going on. This contributes to the ArchWay and KISS, and it helps reduce questions and misunderstandings.

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These condensed simple explanations would go on the appropriate page of the given subject and may not apply to the general notes-type pages. - [[User:KitchM|KitchM]] 15:34, 24 January 2010 (EST)

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:Not to say that my disagreement is based on this only, but what would be adequate for articles like these if it's not 'condensed simple explanations'? And explanations regarding why is ''this'' used over ''that'' fit better in their main articles, since that isn't within the scope of fast overviews, or at least shouldn't be. I'd point out how the whole page simply explains what a given tool or setting does and goes on to throw a link, but you've already noticed this and deemed it misplaced. [[User:Dres|Dres]] 19:23, 24 January 2010 (EST)

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:''Edit:'' Unless by 'simple explanations' you meant the timeline in the first place, in which case you can disregard this since I agree with you.

Page history and purpose

The intended style is that of an "index" of popular or otherwise frequently-sought information. This page should contain no real "content", but rather short introductions/descriptions of a problem/application followed by a suitable wiki link for interested parties.